1999 Minnesota Statutes

     383C.332 Definitions.  

    The terms "supplies," "materials," and "equipment" as used 
 throughout sections 383C.33 to 383C.34 shall be construed to 
 mean any and all articles or things which shall be furnished to 
 or used by any department, institution, office, board, 
 commission, or other agency of the county government including 
 any and all printing, binding and publication of stationery, 
 forms, laws, journals and reports.  The term "contractual 
 services" shall be construed to mean any and all telephone, gas, 
 water, electric light and power service; towel and cleaning 
 service, insurance; and the rental repair or maintenance of 
 equipment, machinery, and other county-owned personal property.  
 Except as otherwise provided in sections 383C.33 to 383C.34, any 
 and all supplies, materials, equipment or contractual services 
 needed by one or more departments or agencies of the county 
 government shall be directly purchased or contracted for by the 
 county purchasing agent, in accordance with rules and 
 regulations adopted pursuant to section 383C.333.  

    HIST: 1943 c 237 s 3